US Bridges

Miller Park DR over Black Pond Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI W of Ky 1727 · Structure no. 056C00297N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,934
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Park DR over Black Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Miller Park DR over Black Pond Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,934 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,934 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMiller Park DR
CrossesBlack Pond Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Ky 1727
RouteCity Street 1007
Coordinates38.13972, -85.87639
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,934 (2024)
Projected traffic1,934 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Park DR over Black Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Park DR over Black Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Miller Park DR over Black Pond Creek carry?

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Miller Park DR over Black Pond Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Park DR over Black Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.